Saudi Arabia
Sep 4, 2024
Transformation Underway: Assessing the Successes and Challenges of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 Reforms
On September 12, AGSIW hosted a discussion on Saudi Arabia’s reforms and the prospects for its economy.

Aug 23, 2024
Behind the Scenes: The Origins and Outlook of Saudi Arabia’s Film Industry
On September 4, AGSIW hosted a discussion on the past, present, and future of Saudi film.

Aug 8, 2024
The Resilience of Creativity: “Norah,” First Saudi Film to Show at Cannes
“Norah” explores the importance of artistic expression even when art creation was banned in the kingdom.

Aug 2, 2024
Visit Saudi: The Impact of Tourism on the Saudi Economy
The boom in tourism is boosting external revenue, employment, and growth, but it is also contributing to higher imports and remittance outflows that have negatively affected the current account balance.

Jul 29, 2024
Turkish-Saudi Normalization Grows Under Security Umbrella
Could 2024 be a “golden year” in Turkish-Saudi ties?

Jul 1, 2024
Roundtable With Ambassador Michael Ratney
On June 26, AGSIW hosted a private roundtable with Michael Ratney, the U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia, which included representatives from think tanks, academia, and the private sector.

Jun 20, 2024
Saudi Arabia’s and the UAE’s Quest for African Critical Minerals
Saudi and Emirati efforts to expand the countries’ presence in Africa’s critical mineral industry bring the potential for both economic collaboration and geopolitical tension with China.

Jun 5, 2024
“If You Build It, They Will Come”: Prospects for Foreign Direct Investment in Saudi Arabia
Foreign direct investment flows into Saudi Arabia look set to pick up, but they are still likely to fall short of Vision 2030’s ambitious targets.
